Install Digital Signage on Sony BRAVIA Pro Displays

This help page shows how to install Digital Signage on Sony BRAVIA professional displays using an APK copied to a USB drive.

Requirements

• Sony BRAVIA professional display
• Sony remote control
• USB drive formatted as FAT32
• Latest APK copied to the root of the USB drive
• Internet connection

Supported Models

Sony BRAVIA Professional Display range running Android with Pro Mode, which includes:

• BZ30L Series (43”–98”)
• EZ20L Series (43”–85”)
• BZ40H Series (55”–85”)
• Legacy Android-based models such as the BZ35F and BZ30J Series are also supported for existing deployments.

Enable Pro Settings

• Open the Sony Settings menu.
• Go to Pro Settings.

Install Digital Signage

Step 1 - Prepare the USB drive

• Download the latest APK from Download APK.
• Copy the APK file to the root of a USB drive formatted as FAT32.

Step 2 - Insert the USB drive

• Insert the USB drive into the USB port on the Sony display.

Step 3 - Install the APK

• In Pro Settings, select Install APK.
• Choose the APK file from the USB drive.
• Press Install and wait for the installation to finish.

Start sonopto.signage app

• Open the digital signage app after installation.
• Wait for the screen hash ID to appear.
• Add the screen from your content management console.

Basic Pro Settings

Use these settings to make the digital signage app start cleanly in Sony’s Pro mode.

Step 1 - Open Pro Settings

• Press the HOME button on the remote.
• Open the Settings gear in the top right.
• Select Pro Settings.

Step 2 - Enable Digital Signage

• Open Apps in Pro Settings.
• Find Digital Signage and select Enable.

Step 3 - Set the input source

• Go back to Pro Settings.
• Open Initial Input Source.
• Select Android App.
• Choose Digital Signage from the list of installed apps.

Step 4 - Finish setup

• Confirm with OK.
• Select Start Pro Mode to reboot the display and apply the configuration.

Additional Settings

These settings help keep the display on and recover after power interruptions.

Disable power saving mode

• Press the HOME button on the remote.
• Open the Settings gear in the top right.
• Select Power & Energy.
• Open Idle power off.
• Set it to Off.

Time controlled on and off

• Press the HOME button on the remote.
• Open the Settings gear in the top right.
• Select Pro Settings.
• Open Power Scheduling.
• Set the on and off times you want.

Autostart on power failure

• Press the HOME button on the remote.
• Open the Settings gear in the top right.
• Select Pro Settings.
• Open AC Power On.
• Set it to Always On.